Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Energy

NRG Chief Executive: We Need More Retail Electricity Competition

Oct 4, 2018 4:00 PM ET

Throughout our country and in nearly every industry, competition has driven innovation, pushed human ingenuity and unveiled a new dimension of value by empowering consumers with choice.

Health & Healthcare

Astellas Oncology Announces Grand Prize Winner of C3 Prize® at Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) World Cancer Congress

Oct 4, 2018 4:00 PM ET

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Oct. 4, 2018 /3BL Media/ -- Astellas Pharma US, Inc. today announced that Ebele Mbanugo of Lagos, Nigeria, Run For a Cure Africa Breast Cancer Foundation, has been chosen as the Grand Prize Winner of the third annual C3Prize, a global challenge that supports non-treatment innovations aimed at improving the cancer care experience for patients, caregivers and their loved ones. Mbanugo will receive a $50,000 grant and mentoring to help bring to life her winning idea to transform cancer care. The other two Category Winners receive $25,000 grants.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

American Standard Wins 2018 WaterSense Sustained Excellence Award

Oct 4, 2018 4:00 PM ET

American Standard, part of LIXIL, has received a 2018 WaterSense Sustained Excellence Award in recognition of the brand’s years of award-winning efforts to develop and promote WaterSense-labeled products and encourage water conservation across the country. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) previously named American Standard WaterSense Partner of the Year in 2017 and 2012, and also honored the brand with a WaterSense Excellence in Innovation and Research Award in 2016.

The WaterSense program, sponsored by the EPA, supports product certification and encourages consumers to reduce water usage through water-saving products, services and simple changes in behavior.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Duke Energy Economic Development Team Honored by Site Selection Magazine for 14 Years Straight

Oct 4, 2018 3:10 PM ET

For the 14th consecutive year, Duke Energy has been named to Site Selection magazine's annual list of "Top Utilities in Economic Development."

In the magazine's September edition, it credits Duke Energy's economic development team and its successful collaboration with state and local partners for delivering more than $5.9 billion in capital investments and more than 12,460 new jobs in 2017. Duke Energy has been featured on the list every year since 2005.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

To Make Sustainability Real, Make It Personal

Oct 4, 2018 3:00 PM ET

Events, Media & Communications

Webinar Series: Inclusive Business and Human Rights

Oct 4, 2018 2:50 PM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

We're Making Time to Vote

Oct 4, 2018 1:45 PM ET

In my 35-plus years with our great company, I’ve had the chance to spend time with many of our 122,000 team members, from our facility in Pasco, Washington to the one in Jacksonville, Florida. We come from different backgrounds, different cultures and even different countries. We’re hard-working, well-intentioned people, and we want what’s best for our friends, families and communities.

With my new role comes a new opportunity to empower our outstanding people – to make sure we have the tools to live our best lives and contribute to the broader world. As a company, we’ve already been expanding our workforce education program, Upward Academy. And this week, we’re kicking off our participation in the non-partisan TIME TO VOTE CAMPAIGN alongside other 140 companies.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Xylem Watermark Kicks Off Annual Month of Service

Oct 4, 2018 1:00 PM ET

Xylem Watermark is proud to kick off our annual Global Month of Service in October - an entire month dedicated to volunteerism and raising awareness for the necessary improvements to clean water access around the world. Since 2016, Xylem employees have come together in October to participate in activities across the globe with one common mission – to provide and protect safe water resources for communities in need and to educate people about water issues.

Events, Media & Communications

Blockchain for Social Impact Summit

Oct 4, 2018 1:00 PM ET

ICO Impact Group client Akoin is proud to be speaking at Serendipia’s Blockchain for Social Impact Summit on October 4th in san francisco.

Over 150 attendees are set to attend Broadway Studios for insightful talks on how Blockchain can be used to redefine how our societies, businesses and communities are working in cohesion to change the world and achieve the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

Environment

BIER Member Spotlight: Paul Bowen

Oct 4, 2018 1:00 PM ET

Twice a month the Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) highlights their members' beverage industry sustainability insights and ideas in their BIER Member Spotlight series. These spotlights include their answers to questions about their company's sustainability achievements and strategy, practical insights from BIER, interesting facts, and more.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Scotia Global Asset Management Becomes a Signatory of the United Nations-Supported Principles for Responsible Investment

Oct 4, 2018 12:25 PM ET

Scotia Global Asset Management today announced it has become a signatory of the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI).

Innovation & Technology

How Online Commerce Can Help Fight Inequality

Oct 4, 2018 12:25 PM ET

Inequalities between citizens of the same country are becoming a greater political concern. Although income inequality between countries has dropped over the last two decades, discrepancies between regions and cities within countries have increased. This is alarming. But it’s not the full picture. Technology is empowering entrepreneurs in more disadvantaged areas, in ways the traditional economy cannot.

Environment

Inogen Member Spotlight--Michael Liang, ESD China

Oct 4, 2018 11:10 AM ET

Antea Group spotlights Guangzhou-based Michael Liang, Director of EHS Management Services at ESD China, a member of the Inogen Environmental Alliance.

Environment

Nestlé Waters Allentown Factories Achieve Globally Recognized Water Stewardship Certification

Oct 4, 2018 11:00 AM ET

Nestlé Waters North America announced today that its Allentown, Pennsylvania factories received certification under the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) Standard. Created and supported by prominent environmental conservation groups, development organizations, and industry leaders, the AWS Standard is the first comprehensive global benchmark for responsible water stewardship across social, environmental, and economic criteria. This achievement was confirmed through audits conducted by SCS Global Services (SCS), a leading international third-party certification body, and sole certifier to the AWS standard in North America.

Environment

CSRHub's Cynthia Figge to Speak at SB New Metrics '18

Oct 4, 2018 10:35 AM ET

CSRHub CEO and Co-Founder, Cynthia Figge, will be speaking at the Sustainable Brands New Metrics ’18 Conference, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, held on October 29-31, 2018. Cynthia will speak on October 30th on “The ROI of Embedding Social Purpose in Brand Strategy”. This session will look at some emerging best practices, along with challenges based on wide-reaching recent research as well as anecdotes from practitioners.

Health & Healthcare

Sandoz Healthcare Access Challenge (HACk) Returns, Seeking Digital Solutions to Local Healthcare Access Challenges

Oct 4, 2018 10:20 AM ET

Sandoz, the Novartis generics and biosimilars division, today announces the launch of the second Sandoz Healthcare Access Challenge (HACk). The Sandoz HACk is a global competition that invites entrepreneurs and innovators in the field of digital technology to submit inspirational ideas with the potential to complement – or even positively disrupt – established approaches to driving access to healthcare. Sandoz HACk opens for entries today (October 4), closing on November 30, 2018.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Keep America Beautiful Partners With Duracell to Donate Batteries

Oct 4, 2018 10:15 AM ET

Keep America Beautiful, the nation’s iconic community improvement nonprofit organization, is partnering with Duracell to distribute 9V batteries, valued at more than $2 million, to 42 Keep America Beautiful community-based affiliates for the 2018 Duracell/Keep America Beautiful 9V Battery Grant Program. Duracell’s 9V Battery Grant Program is among the largest in-kind donations Keep America Beautiful has received in its 65-year history.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Symantec Makes Sustainable Food Choices

Oct 4, 2018 10:05 AM ET

At Symantec's cafe in Mountain View, California Executive Chef Robert Sapirman purchases cage-free eggs and sustainable seafood, sources locally, and supports the small farmers doing things right. This October, Symantec hosts its first Less Meet Monday to reduce GHG emissions and show diners how delicious plant-based proteins can be.

Health & Healthcare

Updated GRI OH&S Standard Calls for More Comprehensive, Worker-centric Reporting

Oct 4, 2018 10:05 AM ET

The benefits of improved occupational health and safety are far-reaching. The new reporting standard from the Global Reporting Initiative puts the worker in the center, and can help companies drive improvements in the lives of millions of workers worldwide.

Environment

VIDEO | Denali's Superintendents Celebrate the Zero-Landfill Initiative

Oct 4, 2018 10:05 AM ET

In this video, Denali National Park superintendents discuss ways you can help reduce, reuse, recycle, and support the park's Zero-Landfill Initiative.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sacramento Allstate Agency Owner Named 2018 Ray Lynch Award Winner for Community Service

Oct 4, 2018 10:00 AM ET

Sacramento Allstate agency owner Zachary Wandell was recently named as the recipient of the 2018 Ray Lynch Community Service Award, Allstate’s top national honor commending an agency owner or financial specialist for giving back and supporting people and organizations in their local community.

Diversity & Inclusion

21CF and AMC Theatres Team up to Offer Free Screenings of The Hate U Give to Communities Across the US

Oct 4, 2018 10:00 AM ET

Twentieth Century Fox Film and AMC Theatres are joining forces to provide underserved young people across the country access to the powerful new film The Hate U Give, as a tool for driving empowerment, empathy, and dialogue. The studio and theatre chain are hosting free screenings in nine metro areas during the film’s limited release at 11am local time, Saturday, October 6: Atlanta, GA, Baltimore, MD, Dallas, TX, Houston, TX, Los Angeles, CA, Miami, FL, New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA, and Washington, DC.

Sustainable Development Goals

Nestlé Waters Allentown Factories Achieve Globally Recognized Water Stewardship Certification

Oct 4, 2018 10:00 AM ET

Nestlé Waters North America announced today that its Allentown, Pennsylvania factories received certification under the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) Standard. Created and supported by prominent environmental conservation groups, development organizations, and industry leaders, the AWS Standard is the first comprehensive global benchmark for responsible water stewardship across social, environmental, and economic criteria. This achievement was confirmed through audits conducted by SCS Global Services (SCS), a leading international third-party certification body, and sole certifier to the AWS standard in North America.

Events, Media & Communications

Get a Sneak Peak of BSR18: A New Blueprint for Business

Oct 4, 2018 10:00 AM ET

This November 6-8, BSR is bringing change-makers from around the world together in New York to redefine sustainable business. Here's a sneak peak.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

eBay Everyday Heroes - Turning Cards into Cures

Oct 4, 2018 9:50 AM ET